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Graduation Requirements
1 credit = 1 year
.5 credit = 1 semester
3.5 English Credits
.5 Communication Credits
3 Math Credits
3 Science Credits
1 STEM Credit
1 Fine Arts Credit
3 Social Studies Credits
.5 PE Credits
.5 Health Credits
.5 Financial Planning Credits
7.5 Elective Credits
24 TOTAL CREDITS
In addition to the 24 credits:
2 Post Secondary Assets*
(see info on the right)
Completion of FAFSA (senior year)
What is a credit?
Students earn .5 credits for each class they pass each semester.
Passing a year-long class will earn students 1 credit
*What is a Post-Secondary Asset?
Students will complete two or more postsecondary assets from either of two categories, aligned with their Individual Plan of Study.
Examples of a Post-Secondary Asset include:
ACT composite (Score of 21 or higher)
WorkKeys level (Silver or higher)
9+ college hours
State Assessment scores of 3 or 4 in math, ELA, science
Senior project/senior exit interviews
ASVAB per requirements of military branch selected
SAT score (1060 or higher)
Completing Board of Regents curriculum
International Baccalaureate Exam (4+)
Advanced Placement Exam (3+)
95% attendance in high school
Youth Apprenticeships
40 or more community service hours
Client-centered projects
Workplace learning directly related to IPS
Industry recognized certifications
Seal of Biliteracy
CTE Scholar
Eagle Scout or Gold Scout
Two or more high school athletics/activities
JROTC
State level Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) Officer
AVID
If you want to enroll in AVID, you must apply first. The applicaition is to the right. If you apply, go ahead and select AVID as one of your elecitves for the 2024-25 school year.
You are not guaranteed a spot in AVID, so make sure you have back-up electives selected as well. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Mrs. Bergersen, the FSHS AVID Coordinator, at mbergers@usd497.org
Math
English
Career & Technical Education (CTE) Classes / Career Pathways
Career & Technical Education (CTE) Classes / Career Pathways
What are CTE / Career Pathway classes?
Freshmen are encouraged to explore different career options and experiences by taking introductory courses in one or more of our career pathways. If the student enjoys the class they can continue to take more classes in the pathway throughout their years at FSHS.
Engineering
Design, Production, Repair
Visual Arts
World Languages
Student-Athletes: Classes for NCAA Eligibility
Student-Athletes: Classes for NCAA Eligibility
NCAA Requirements
If you are planning on playing sports in college, let your school counselor know. There are specific classes you must take while you are in high school. Student-athletes need to register at the NCAA eligibility center, https://web3.ncaa.org/ecwr3/.
NCAA Core Classes.pdfPage updated
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